Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
ethylates	14	14
ethylating	18	18
ethylbenzene	31	31
ethylbenzenes	32	32
ethylene	14	14
ethylenes	15	15
ethylenic	18	18
ethylic	15	15
ethyls	11	11
ethyne	11	11
ethynes	12	12
ethynyl	15	15
ethynyls	16	16
etiologically	23	23
etiology	13	13
etyma	10	10
etymological	24	24
etymologically	29	29
etymologies	19	19
etymologise	19	19
etymologised	21	21
etymologises	20	20
etymologising	24	24
etymologist	19	19
etymologists	20	20